IMM3062 Clinical and research laboratory immunology
Faculty of Science
IMM3062 Clinical and research laboratory immunology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before IMM3062
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IMM3062
1 unit list IMM3062 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
You will learn advanced techniques used in both clinical and research immunology settings. You will design experimental protocols; appreciating the importance of experimental and quality controls in research design and linking
practical findings with clinical problems. The course is laboratory based, incorporating in-class tutorial sessions covering theoretical aspects of the content. You will choose an emerging area of research, design experiments that could investigate this research and present this in a range of research settings.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Written assessments30%
- Problem solving assignment30%
- Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate the ability to perform practical techniques used in research and diagnostic techniques;
- 2
Work in a laboratory and demonstrate safe and competent scientific work-practices;
- 3
Identify relevant questions for scientific inquiry through a written assignment and present this in a research forum;
- 4
Accurately record, analyse and report experimental outcomes and demonstrate this by producing written laboratory reports;
- 5
Source relevant scientific literature from a variety of sources, including (but not limited to) scientific journals, textbooks and the internet for the completion of written and oral assignments.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories60 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
One 5-hour practical class per week
You will complete practical exercises and are engaged in either Structured or Open enquiry
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory coat, safety glasses
Where it fits
IMM3062 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Frank Alderuccio
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Simon Teteris
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IMM3062?
IMM3062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after IMM3062?
IMM3062 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including IMM3042.
When is IMM3062 offered?
In 2020, IMM3062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does IMM3062 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include IMM3062?
IMM3062 is part of Immunology.